Dish with Peony Spray
CultureChinese
OriginLongquan, Zhijiang, China
PeriodYuan dynasty (1271-1368), Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Hongwu period (1368-98)
Datec.1300-1400
MediumPorcelaneous stoneware with celadon
DimensionsOverall: 2 × 10 1/2 in. (5.1 × 26.7 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionLongquan dish with central sprig moulded peony spray decoration. The sides bearing deep vertical grooves, terminating at everted rim with upturned edge. The exterior is plain, where the low foot is unglazed for firing, which has re-oxidized red during the cooling process.
Credit LineGift of Pamela G. Osler Delworth and W. Thomas Delworth
Object numberG17.13.5
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese EarthenwareCollections
Status
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Worcester Porcelain Manufactory
c.1757-1760
Object number: G98.2.1a-b